HIGH FIVE® is Canada’s quality standard for children’s recreation, culture, and sports programs.
This standard provides recreational professionals with quality training and organizations with tools and resources to operate successful programs. This standard also includes training around mental health, competitive sports programs, and healthy aging.
The City is an Accredited Organization. We focus on children’s healthy development by providing programs with the highest recognized level of quality and safety.
All programming for children ages 4 to 12 focuses on the five Principles of Healthy Child Development:
A caring leader
The opportunity to make friends
The opportunity to play
The opportunity to master skills
The opportunity to participate
How your child benefits
HIGH FIVE helps us make a difference in children’s lives by giving them the best way to play. We’ll make sure your child feels safe and happy in our programs and that they’ll go home with new skills and friendships.
For more information about this accreditation, visit the HIGH FIVE website.
Search and register for programs on the Active Mississauga website.
HIGH FIVE and employment
The City of Mississauga is committed to ensuring over 80% of our recreation staff are trained in the Principles of Healthy Childhood Development. Each staff member is provided with resources to help them create an inclusive and inviting environment for everyone.
If you are interested in working in recreation at the City of Mississauga, we require you to complete a PHCD (Principles of Healthy Childhood Development) training. Training provides participants with a nationally recognized certification.
To search for courses, visit Active Mississauga or on the HIGH FIVE website.
